From 10cf231a71d2702e52a8f5ff981589adb0bdd0cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jaimeo Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:00:16 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 1/5] first go at S mode cross-conversion table --- .../deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md | 30 +++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md b/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md index 7ae037d1cd..b1efad37db 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md @@ -7,14 +7,38 @@ ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.prod: w10 ms.sitesec: library ms.pagetype: deploy -ms.date: 12/03/2018 author: jaimeo --- -# Switch to Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise from S mode +# Switch to Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise from S mode -We recommend staying in S mode. However, in some limited scenarios, you might need to switch to Windows 10 Pro. You can switch devices running Windows 10, version 1709 or later. Use the following information to switch to Windows 10 Pro through the Microsoft Store. +We recommend staying in S mode. However, in some limited scenarios, you might need to switch to Windows 10 Pro. You can switch devices running Windows 10, version 1709 or later. + +A number of other transformations are possible depending on which version and edition of Windows 10 you are starting with. Depending on the details, you might *switch* between S mode and the ordinary version or *convert* between different editions while staying in or out of S mode. The following quick reference table summarizes all of the switches or conversions that are supported by various means: + + + + +| If a device is running this version | and this edition | then you can switch or convert it to this edition by these methods: | | | +|-------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| +| | | **Store for Education** (switch/convert all devices in your tenant) | **Microsoft Store** (switch/convert one device at a time) | **Intune** (switch/convert any number of devices selected by Admin) | +| **Windows 10, version 1709** | Cloudbook (Pro S)\* | Pro EDU | Pro | No | +| | Pro | Pro EDU | Not applicable | Not applicable | +| | Home | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | +| | | | | | +| **Windows 10, version 1803** | Pro in S mode | Pro EDU in S mode | Pro | No | +| | Pro | Pro EDU | Not applicable | Not applicable | +| | Home in S mode | Not Applicable | Home | No | +| | Home | Not Applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | +| | | | | | +| **Windows 10, version 1809** | Pro in S mode | Pro EDU in S mode | Pro | Pro | +| | Pro | Pro EDU | Not applicable | Not applicable | +| | Home in S mode | Not Applicable | Home | Home | +| | Home | Not Applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | + + +Use the following information to switch to Windows 10 Pro through the Microsoft Store. > [!IMPORTANT] > While it’s free to switch to Windows 10 Pro, it’s not reversible. The only way to rollback this kind of switch is through a [bare metal recovery (BMR)](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/create-media-to-run-push-button-reset-features-s14) reset. This restores a Windows device to the factory state, even if the user needs to replace the hard drive or completely wipe the drive clean. If a device is switched out of S mode via the Microsoft Store, it will remain out of S mode even after the device is reset. From 12c5a87ad6962b8d00d3b651376fcd256b101fab Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jaimeo Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2019 09:34:52 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 2/5] incorp of feedback from review --- windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md b/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md index b1efad37db..d266a613ca 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ author: jaimeo # Switch to Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise from S mode -We recommend staying in S mode. However, in some limited scenarios, you might need to switch to Windows 10 Pro. You can switch devices running Windows 10, version 1709 or later. +We recommend staying in S mode. However, in some limited scenarios, you might need to switch to Windows 10 Pro, Home, or Enterprise (not in S mode). You can switch devices running Windows 10, version 1709 or later. A number of other transformations are possible depending on which version and edition of Windows 10 you are starting with. Depending on the details, you might *switch* between S mode and the ordinary version or *convert* between different editions while staying in or out of S mode. The following quick reference table summarizes all of the switches or conversions that are supported by various means: @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ A number of other transformations are possible depending on which version and ed | If a device is running this version | and this edition | then you can switch or convert it to this edition by these methods: | | | |-------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | | | **Store for Education** (switch/convert all devices in your tenant) | **Microsoft Store** (switch/convert one device at a time) | **Intune** (switch/convert any number of devices selected by Admin) | -| **Windows 10, version 1709** | Cloudbook (Pro S)\* | Pro EDU | Pro | No | +| **Windows 10, version 1709** | Pro in S mode | Pro EDU | Pro | No | | | Pro | Pro EDU | Not applicable | Not applicable | | | Home | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | | | | | | | @@ -40,16 +40,16 @@ A number of other transformations are possible depending on which version and ed Use the following information to switch to Windows 10 Pro through the Microsoft Store. > [!IMPORTANT] -> While it’s free to switch to Windows 10 Pro, it’s not reversible. The only way to rollback this kind of switch is through a [bare metal recovery (BMR)](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/create-media-to-run-push-button-reset-features-s14) reset. This restores a Windows device to the factory state, even if the user needs to replace the hard drive or completely wipe the drive clean. If a device is switched out of S mode via the Microsoft Store, it will remain out of S mode even after the device is reset. +> While it’s free to switch to Windows 10 Pro, it’s not reversible. The only way to rollback this kind of switch is through a [bare-metal recovery (BMR)](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/create-media-to-run-push-button-reset-features-s14) reset. This restores a Windows device to the factory state, even if the user needs to replace the hard drive or completely wipe the drive clean. If a device is switched out of S mode via the Microsoft Store, it will remain out of S mode even after the device is reset. ## Switch one device through the Microsoft Store -Use the following information to switch to Windows 10 Pro through the Microsoft Store. +Use the following information to switch to Windows 10 Pro through the Microsoft Store or by navigating to **Settings** and then **Activation** on the device. Note these differences affecting switching modes in various releases of Windows 10: -- In Windows 10, version 1709, you can switch devices one at a time from Windows 10 Pro in S mode to Windows 10 Pro by using the Microsoft Store. No other switches are possible. -- In Windows 10, version 1803, you can switch devices running any S mode edition to the equivalent non-S mode edition one at a time by using the Microsoft Store. -- Windows 10, version 1809, you can switch devices running any S mode edition to the equivalent non-S mode edition one at a time by using the Microsoft Store or you can switch multiple devices in bulk by using Intune. You can also block users from switching devices themselves. +- In Windows 10, version 1709, you can switch devices one at a time from Windows 10 Pro in S mode to Windows 10 Pro by using the Microsoft Store or **Settings**. No other switches are possible. +- In Windows 10, version 1803, you can switch devices running any S mode edition to the equivalent non-S mode edition one at a time by using the Microsoft Store or **Settings**. +- Windows 10, version 1809, you can switch devices running any S mode edition to the equivalent non-S mode edition one at a time by using the Microsoft Store, **Settings**, or you can switch multiple devices in bulk by using Intune. You can also block users from switching devices themselves. 1. Sign into the Microsoft Store using your Microsoft account. From 797edec3d0f20f2ce38c9abade841d67373a7e72 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jaimeo Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2019 13:03:28 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 3/5] adjusted table --- .../deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md | 20 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md b/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md index d266a613ca..c65de69ee2 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md @@ -23,19 +23,19 @@ A number of other transformations are possible depending on which version and ed | If a device is running this version | and this edition | then you can switch or convert it to this edition by these methods: | | | |-------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | | | **Store for Education** (switch/convert all devices in your tenant) | **Microsoft Store** (switch/convert one device at a time) | **Intune** (switch/convert any number of devices selected by Admin) | -| **Windows 10, version 1709** | Pro in S mode | Pro EDU | Pro | No | -| | Pro | Pro EDU | Not applicable | Not applicable | -| | Home | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | +| **Windows 10, version 1709** | Pro in S mode | Pro EDU | Pro | Not by this method | +| | Pro | Pro EDU | Not by any method | Not by any method | +| | Home | Not by any method | Not by any method | Not by any method | | | | | | | -| **Windows 10, version 1803** | Pro in S mode | Pro EDU in S mode | Pro | No | -| | Pro | Pro EDU | Not applicable | Not applicable | -| | Home in S mode | Not Applicable | Home | No | -| | Home | Not Applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | +| **Windows 10, version 1803** | Pro in S mode | Pro EDU in S mode | Pro | Not by this method | +| | Pro | Pro EDU | Not by any method | Not by any method | +| | Home in S mode | Not by any method | Home | Not by this method | +| | Home | Not by any method | Not by any method | Not by any method | | | | | | | | **Windows 10, version 1809** | Pro in S mode | Pro EDU in S mode | Pro | Pro | -| | Pro | Pro EDU | Not applicable | Not applicable | -| | Home in S mode | Not Applicable | Home | Home | -| | Home | Not Applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | +| | Pro | Pro EDU | Not by any method | Not by any method | +| | Home in S mode | Not by any method | Home | Home | +| | Home | Not by any method | Not by any method | Not by any method | Use the following information to switch to Windows 10 Pro through the Microsoft Store. From cf48fbf79d9be28888b1f39735cc6a9745ec0d84 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jaimeo Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2019 13:41:04 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 4/5] incorp of suggestions from Sara --- windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md b/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md index c65de69ee2..2c2a9c2a25 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md @@ -20,9 +20,9 @@ A number of other transformations are possible depending on which version and ed -| If a device is running this version | and this edition | then you can switch or convert it to this edition by these methods: | | | +| If a device is running this version of Windows 10 | and this edition of Windows 10 | then you can switch or convert it to this edition of Windows 10 by these methods: | | | |-------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| -| | | **Store for Education** (switch/convert all devices in your tenant) | **Microsoft Store** (switch/convert one device at a time) | **Intune** (switch/convert any number of devices selected by Admin) | +| | | **Store for Education** (switch/convert all devices in your tenant) | **Microsoft Store** (switch/convert one device at a time) | **Intune** (switch/convert any number of devices selected by admin) | | **Windows 10, version 1709** | Pro in S mode | Pro EDU | Pro | Not by this method | | | Pro | Pro EDU | Not by any method | Not by any method | | | Home | Not by any method | Not by any method | Not by any method | From 78d3c5c41204616cfe56b7d43cff2380125326e8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Beth Levin Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2019 14:55:41 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 5/5] adding report back in --- .../intelligence/top-scoring-industry-antivirus-tests.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/top-scoring-industry-antivirus-tests.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/top-scoring-industry-antivirus-tests.md index c6df9bc8cc..d8cd347aee 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/top-scoring-industry-antivirus-tests.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/top-scoring-industry-antivirus-tests.md @@ -40,9 +40,9 @@ The AV-TEST Product Review and Certification Report tests on three categories: p Windows Defender Antivirus achieved an overall Protection score of 6.0/6.0, detecting 100% of 19,956 malware samples. -- September - October 2018 AV-TEST Business User test: [Protection score 6.0/6.0](https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/business-windows-client/windows-10/october-2018/microsoft-windows-defender-antivirus-4.18-184174/) +- September - October 2018 AV-TEST Business User test: [Protection score 6.0/6.0](https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/business-windows-client/windows-10/october-2018/microsoft-windows-defender-antivirus-4.18-184174/) | [Analysis](https://query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com/cms/api/am/binary/RWqOqD) - Windows Defender Antivirus achieved an overall Protection score of 6.0/6.0 with 21,568 tested malware samples. + Windows Defender Antivirus achieved an overall Protection score of 6.0/6.0, protecting against 21,566 of 21,568 tested malware samples. - July - August 2018 AV-TEST Business User test: [Protection score 6.0/6.0](https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/business-windows-client/windows-10/august-2018/microsoft-windows-defender-antivirus-4.12--4.18-183212/) | [Analysis](https://query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com/cms/api/am/binary/RE2IL3Y)